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Community 13 Sep 2023

Big score for Upper Harbour facilities from council grants

More than $5 million has been awarded to two Upper Harbour facilities from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

Plans / Projects 13 Sep 2023

Board agreement delivers for Hibiscus and Bays

Improvements to facilities, services and environmental activities in Hibiscus and Bays are set to receive a $29 million injection thanks to the local board.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Community 13 Sep 2023

10 years of all the right ingredients for East Auckland families

Bellyful East Auckland celebrates 10 years of nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering free meals to whānau, with babies or young children, who need support.

Business / Economy 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Council news 11 Sep 2023

Call for infrastructure to lead growth

Growth, southern local boards say, should only come when the systems to support it are in place.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 11 Sep 2023

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Community 11 Sep 2023

Dalton urges people to join transport journey

Transport networks have to be about people, Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Angela Dalton says.

Events

08 Jan 2023 - 18 Dec 2023

Whānau drop-ins – New activities each weekend!

Welcome to our on-site family making programme Whānau Drop-in, held in the Creative Learning Cent...

01 Oct 2023

Conscious Living and Waste Reduction in the Kitchen

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nut...

01 Oct 2023

Grandparents Day Special Sailing

Show your grandparents how much you appreciate them and make this Grandparents Day a truly grand...

01 Oct 2023

HeritageTalk: Workshop The Stories of Places

The workshop first considers important questions about the purpose and planning of local history...

01 Oct 2023

Kia Ora Kuaka | Hello Godwits

Help us welcome back the Kuaka (Bar-tailed Godwit) from their annual Asian migration to Ambury Re...

01 Oct 2023

Love, Peace and Protest a celebration in poetry

Hear new original and old traditional poems about Love, Peace, Protest performed.

01 Oct 2023

March With Us! Part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2023

Processions, fundraising, a Vulcan Lane vigil and Queen St march were among events to raise aware...

01 Oct 2023

Te Atatu Spring Festival

Come join us for some free, fun activities for the whole family.